our front, Coll. Cortlandt marched to their
assistance, but before we arrived at the place they were gone. At 4 in
the afternoon returned to Wawasink and remained in houses.[11]

Wednesday, 5th.--Remained in the Quarters of yesterday.

Thursday, 6th.[12]--At 7 in the morning loaded baggage, marched to
Lurenkill[13] and halted at Broadhead's[14] for refreshment about two
hours, and marched for Mamacotting,[15] where we arrived at 7 o'clock
at night.

Friday, 7th.--At 4 struck tents, marched at 5, halted at
Bashesland[16] for refreshment for about two hours, proceeded on our
march. Crossed Denanasink[17] Creek at Dewitt's[18] and arrived at
Major Decker's, crossed the creek with wagons and encamped in the
field near Decker's house.

Saturday, May 8th.--Drew provisions; marched at about 11 o'clock and
encamped at Haurnanack.[19]

Sunday, 9th.--Discharged four wagons which we had taken from Wawasink;
loaded our provisions on board the canoes, sent them down the
Delaware. At 8 o'clock in the morning began our march; marched to
Esquire Vancamp's;[20] the weather very hot, we rested ourselves and
marched for Decker's Ferry[21] on Delaware, where we arrived at
sundown and encamped.

Monday, 10th.--Laid still for refreshment and washing.

Tuesday, 11th.--Struck tents and marched at 7 in the morning; got over
the ferry, proceeded on our march; rested for refreshments, at
Smithfield at or near Depew's,[22] at 5 P.M.; marched for Fort Penn
where we arrived at dusk of the evening.

May 12th and 13th.--Laid still at Fort Penn[23] on account of rainy
weather.

Friday, May 14th, 1779.--The weather clear, we received orders to
march at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Struck tents, marched for
Learn's;[24] marched about five miles and encamped in the wood.

Saturday, 15th.--About 7 in the morning struck tents and marched to
Learn's; pitched camp, and proceeded with a party to mend the road to
Weyoming.[25]

Sunday, 16th.--Our camp remained, and were joined by Coll.
Spencer's[26] regiment; we continued making the road. At night seven
men deserted from our regiment.[27]

Monday, 17th.--Decamped from Learn's about 7 in the morning, and
encamped at about 7 o'clock in the afternoon, just on the west side of
a small creek called White Oak Run.[28]

Tuesday, 18th.--Our camp remained; we continued working on the road; I
was ordered to remain in camp with the guard.

Wednesday, 19th.--Last night about 11 o'clock, an alarm happened